For nearly two decades, a small nonprofit group called Opus Bono Sacerdotii has provided money, shelter, transport, legal help and other support to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of them.

Apostolic Nuncio Waldemar Somertag declines to say whether Pope Francis could intervene, but stresses that dialogue is the ‘only way’ to resolve the stalemate.

The prospect of a nationwide immigration sweep has provided evidence that legions of pastors and rabbis across the country stand ready to help immigrants with offers of sanctuary and other services.

In a BBC program, former staff members of the left-of-center party recounted receiving anti-Semitic abuse and alleged that senior party officials interfered in complaint investigations.

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, who is close to Pope Francis, has been formally accused of sexually abusing two seminarians.

It will consider reviving a program that gives tax credits to people who donate to private-school scholarships.

The Holy See tells Catholic priests and bishops in China they can register as required by authorities while still professing loyalty to Pope Francis.